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1. A notebook computer, comprising: a display device comprising a first connection end; a main body; a cable electrically connecting the display device with the main body; a pivoting component pivoted to the first connection end; and a foldable device comprising two arm components, each arm component comprising a first supporting pole and a second supporting pole, each first supporting pole being rotatably connected to the main body, each second supporting pole being rotatably connected between the pivoting component and the corresponding first supporting pole; wherein each first supporting pole defines a first receiving groove, and each second supporting pole defines a second receiving groove, and each second supporting pole is received within the corresponding first receiving groove and the cable is received between the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove when the foldable device is in a folded state.
The notebook computer has a foldable design. It includes a display with a connection end attached to a pivoting component. The pivoting component is also connected to a foldable device comprised of two arms. Each arm has two supporting poles: a first and a second. The first supporting pole on each arm is rotatably connected to the main body of the laptop. The second supporting pole on each arm connects the pivoting component to its corresponding first supporting pole. The first supporting pole features a groove, as does the second supporting pole. When folded, the second supporting pole nests inside the first supporting pole's groove. A cable connecting the display to the main body is also routed between these grooves.
2. The notebook computer of claim 1 , wherein each first supporting pole comprises a first end and a second end, the first receiving groove extends from the first end toward the second end, the two first receiving grooves of the two first supporting poles face each other; a length of each second supporting pole is shorter than that of each first supporting pole, each second supporting pole comprises a third end and a fourth end, the second receiving groove extends from the third end to the fourth end, the two second receiving grooves of the two second supporting poles face each other; the first end of each first supporting pole is rotatably connected to the main body, the second end of each first supporting pole is rotatably connected to the third end of the respective second supporting pole, the fourth end of each second supporting pole is rotatably connected to the pivoting component; the first receiving groove of each first supporting pole is configured to received the respective second supporting pole.
This notebook computer, building on the design where the display has a connection end attached to a pivoting component, which is linked to a foldable device consisting of two arms with first and second supporting poles, has further refinements. Each first supporting pole has a groove extending partially along its length, and the two grooves face each other. The second supporting poles are shorter than the first. These also have grooves. The first supporting poles are rotatably connected to the main body, while the second supporting pole connects the first supporting pole to the pivoting component. The second supporting pole nests within the groove of the first supporting pole when folded.
3. The notebook computer of claim 2 , wherein each first supporting pole defines a first through hole adjacent to the second end, the first through hole communicates with the first receiving groove; each second supporting pole defines a second through hole adjacent to the third end, the second through hole communicates with the second receiving groove; each arm component comprises a first latch, the first latch is interferentially fitted into the first and second through holes of each arm component to connect the first and second supporting poles together.
In this notebook computer design, based on the features of a foldable display connected by arms with supporting poles, the first supporting pole has a through-hole near its end that communicates with its groove. The second supporting pole also has a through-hole near its end that communicates with its groove. A latch on each arm component fits into both through-holes, connecting the first and second supporting poles together. This latching mechanism helps secure the folded configuration.
4. The notebook computer of claim 2 , wherein the main body comprises a second connection end, a mounting surface equipped with a keyboard, and a mounting portion substantially protruding from the mounting surface adjacent to the second connection end, each first supporting pole is rotatably connected to the mounting portion, the display device comprises a mounting indentation defined in the middle of the first connection end, the mounting indentation receives the mounting portion when each first receiving groove receives the respective second supporting pole.
This notebook computer, with its foldable display connected via arms with supporting poles, has a main body with a keyboard and a protruding mounting portion near the display connection. The first supporting poles are rotatably connected to this mounting portion. The display connection end has an indentation that receives the mounting portion when the supporting poles are folded, providing a compact, nested configuration.
5. The notebook computer of claim 4 , wherein the mounting indentation comprises a pair side surfaces facing each other and perpendicular to the mounting surface, each side surface defines a first pivoting hole; the pivoting component comprises two rotation shafts, each rotation shaft comprises a shaft portion and a head portion connected to the shaft portion, each shaft portion is interferentially fitted into the respective first pivoting hole, the head portion is rotatably connected to the fourth end of the respective second supporting pole.
Building on the design where the display has a connection end with a mounting indentation that receives a protruding portion of the main body when folded, the mounting indentation has side surfaces with pivoting holes. The pivoting component has rotation shafts with a shaft and head. The shaft is fitted into the indentation's pivoting hole, and the head is rotatably connected to the end of the second supporting pole. This allows the display to pivot smoothly.
6. The notebook computer of claim 5 , wherein each second supporting pole defines another second through hole adjacent to the fourth end and communicating with the second receiving groove; each head portion defines a blind hole; each arm component comprises a third latch; each third latch is interferntially fitted into the another second through hole of the respective second supporting pole and the blind hole of the respective head portion.
Continuing with the design of a notebook computer featuring a foldable display and pivoting mechanism, the second supporting pole has a through-hole near its end, communicating with its groove. The head of the rotation shaft has a blind hole. A latch fits into both this hole on the shaft head and the hole in the second supporting pole, further securing the connection between the pivoting mechanism and the arm.
7. The notebook computer of claim 5 , wherein each first supporting pole defines an opening, each head portion is received in the respective opening when each first receiving groove receives the respective second supporting pole.
Further improving the design with a foldable display connected by arms and supporting poles, the first supporting pole defines an opening. The head of the rotation shaft is received in this opening when the second supporting pole is received inside the groove of the first supporting pole. This arrangement further compacts the design when folded.
8. The notebook computer of claim 4 , wherein the mounting surface is substantially rectangular, the two arm components are symmetrical about a mid-perpendicular plane of the mounting surface and arranged along a direction parallel to a lengthwise direction of the mounting surface.
In the notebook computer with a foldable display connected by arms with supporting poles, the keyboard mounting surface is rectangular. The two arms are symmetrical about the center and run parallel to the length of the mounting surface. This provides balanced support for the display during use and folding.
9. The notebook computer of claim 4 , wherein each first supporting pole defines another first through hole adjacent to the first end and communicating with the first receiving groove; the mounting portion defines two second pivoting holes, each second pivoting hole is aligned with the another first through hole of the respective first supporting pole; each arm component comprises a second latch, each second latch is interferentially fitted into the another first through hole of the respective first supporting pole and the respective second pivoting hole to connect the respective first supporting pole to the mounting portion.
Expanding on the notebook computer with a foldable display connected by arms with supporting poles, each first supporting pole defines another through-hole near its end, which also communicates with the groove. The mounting portion of the main body has pivoting holes aligned with the first supporting pole's through-holes. A latch fits into both these holes, connecting the supporting pole to the mounting portion of the main body.
10. The notebook computer of claim 9 , wherein the main body is generally cuboid and comprises a rear surface perpendicular to and connected to the mounting surface, the second pivoting holes extend along a direction perpendicular to the rear surface.
In the notebook computer with a foldable display connected by arms with supporting poles, the main body is cuboid. It has a rear surface perpendicular to the keyboard mounting surface. The pivoting holes in the mounting portion extend perpendicular to the rear surface. This defines the axis around which the supporting poles rotate.
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August 19, 2014
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